56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Cambridge, OH (2026)
19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Cambridge: John Rust Excavating, CR Score 56/100; 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
- 12
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): ASK Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #12 of 19.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Champion Services, 33 Google reviews at 3.9★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Cambridge excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Cambridge at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Rust Excavating | 56 | 4.0★ (5) | Cambridge | — | Overall |
| 2 | Fresno Landworks | 56 | 5.0★ (13) | Coshocton, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Westfall Services LLC | 54 | 4.7★ (27) | Cambridge | Evenings | — |
| 4 | William Albert Excavating Inc. | 54 | 4.0★ (13) | Coshocton, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Champion Services | 54 | 3.9★ (33) | Zanesville, 22 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | J & L Construction and Excavating | 52 | 4.5★ (8) | Cambridge | — | — |
| 7 | Norris Services LLC | 52 | 4.5★ (6) | Zanesville, 20 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Luburgh Inc | 51 | 4.3★ (7) | Zanesville, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Lexco Site Services | 50 | 3.7★ (3) | Zanesville, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Knight Excavating | 50 | 4.2★ (5) | Athens, 15 mi away | — | — |
The 19 best excavating contractors in Cambridge, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Coshocton, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coshocton, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Zanesville, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 33 Google reviews, the most in Cambridge.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Zanesville, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 Luburgh Inc
Based in Zanesville, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Zanesville, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Athens, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 ASK Services LLC
Based in Zanesville, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 A & J Excavating
Based in Zanesville, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Amore's Koi Farm
Based in Coshocton, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#17 Hazen Services
Based in Zanesville, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Zanesville, 25 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Geoworx Services
Based in Zanesville, 23 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Cambridge
18 more excavating contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A Browning Construction & Masonry | 23 mi | |
| A+ Lawncare, Landscaping & Swimming Pools | 23 mi | |
| B.S.A Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Bowmans Backhoe Services | In Cambridge | |
| CST Excavating LLC | 20 mi | |
| Eastern Ohio Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Cambridge |
| Energy Services Corporation | 22 mi | |
| Freedom Excavation LLC | 20 mi | |
| Hilltop Lawn & Landscape | 15 mi | |
| James & Sons Excavating | 20 mi | |
| Lafollette Excavating LLC | 1 mi | |
| Mozena Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Old Iron Land Works llc | 21 mi | |
| Powers Excavating Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Cambridge |
| R W Teisinger Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Ron Dolen Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Trenching Unlimited & Boring | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Woodie Services LLC | 15 mi |
How we ranked Cambridge excavating contractors
We scored 19 Cambridge excavating contractors on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 3, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Cambridge data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Excavating contractors in Cambridge: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Cambridge?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Cambridge, OH is John Rust Excavating with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews. Fresno Landworks (#2) and Westfall Services LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Cambridge?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 excavating contractors serving Cambridge, OH. 6 of them are based in Cambridge; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 18 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Cambridge are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Cambridge post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are ASK Services LLC (#12) and A-One Recycling & Disposal (#18). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Cambridge work on weekends?
4 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Fresno Landworks (#2), Norris Services LLC (#7) and A-One Recycling & Disposal (#18). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Cambridge excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Cambridge is 4.5★, with a median of 6 reviews. Champion Services has the most, 33 reviews, and ranks #5. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank excavating contractors?
Each excavating contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do excavating contractors outside Cambridge count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cambridge city center, our service radius for excavating contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can excavating contractors pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Cambridge
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Cambridge.
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